Krishna Janmashtami: Learn the incredible story of Lord Krishna’s birth

Krishna Janmashtami: Every year Janmashtami is celebrated with much pomp across the country. The festival is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna. His teachings guide us through life. As we gear up to celebrate this special day, here is everything you need to know about the interesting story of Lord Krishna’s birth.

Krishna Janmashtami 2024: The story of Lord Krishna’s birth

Krishna Janmashtami falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha on the eighth day of the dark half of the month of Bhadrapad. Lord Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudev – however, he was raised by Yashoda and Nanda. Demon king Kansa, the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna, was a tyrant – he once heard a prophecy that one of Devaki’s children would kill him. Hence, he tried to kill Devaki and her husband. However, due to Vasudev’s pleas, he let Devaki go but imprisoned her in Mathura.

Kansa killed seven of the sons of Devaki and Vasudev. The eighth son was Lord Krishna. When Lord Krishna was born, Vasudev vowed to protect him and carried him through the raging river Yamuna to Vrindavan. When he reached Vrindavan, Vasudev pleaded with Nanda to save Lord Krishna. He was then adopted by Yashoda and Nanda.

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About Krishna Janmashtami

Devotees of Lord Krishna celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with sheer devotion. It is believed that observance of Krishna Janmashtami can help the devotees in attaining the blessings of Lord Krishna. In many parts of the country, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with grand festivities where people visit temples, worship Bal Krishna and observe fasting.

Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Date

This year Janmashtami is observed on August 26. According to Drik Panchang, Ashtami Tithi begins at 3:39 am on August 26 and ends at 2:19 am on August 27. Devotees fast on the day of Krishna Janmashtami to offer their puja. The next day, the fast is broken after sunrise.